Big Picture Skiing Podcast

Learn some great tips and advice from Mogul and Free Ride Ski Coach, Ben Chapman. Ben shares some valuable advice on:- setting up your ski boots to be more mogul friendly- pursuing athleticism not only mogul technique- skiing different lines in the bumps- mogul specific training ideas and how to build your own mogul course. Links Ryuji Kywabara the mogul skier we mention https://ww

Join Tom Gellie and Lou Rosenfeld in this enlightening episode of the Big Picture Skiing Podcast, where they delve into the intricacies of ski boot selection. Discover why Lou recommends specific boot types, from beginners to seasoned experts, and the surprising benefits of opting for a "race boot." Explore the crucial role angles play in ski boot design, and how they can s

Discover practical methods for finding your ideal boot alignment using everyday items in this episode. Join the conversation between master boot fitter Brent Amsbury from Park City Ski Boot and Tom Gellie of Big Picture Skiing. Gain insights into the BOA system’s effectiveness in tightening ski boots – is it a gimmick or here to stay?Explore the Big Picture Skiing Boot Fit Guid

There is a new instructor training and certifying body in Canada. The Professional Ski Instructors of Canada (PSIC). The organisation was founded with the goal of starting a fresh when it comes to how ski instructors are trained and certified in Canada. “Can we do things better given the modern world we live in today?”. Find out about what they do differently and how they appro

Erik Schlopy was at one stage one of the best Giant Slalom Ski racers in the world. In this episode:Find out what sort of equipment modifications and tuning he would do to compete at this levelTop 3 drills Erik believes will help any competent skier up their gameHis thoughts on the Olympic Winter GamesHow his namesake drill has been misunderstood and what it really is meant forplus

You may not know this but your ski poles are probably too long. Unless you are a beginner or race GS and Slalom, a long pole gets in the way of your skiing. In this discussion between Tom Gellie and Paul Lorenz discover insights into a topic that is not really talked about. We think you will ski away with a lot more knowledge on pole planting technique and how to choose the right l

Zipfit make custom ski boot liners using the most premium materials available. Skiers report that using these liners creates greater comfort, enhanced performance and a liner that often outlasts the ski boot shell! It is not unheard of for Ski patrollers to put over 1000 days in their Zipfit liners. The question is “Do I need a zipfit liner in my ski boots?”👣 I personally to

There is a pattern amongst world champions where many of them have set goals early on in life. A statement to a teacher, a note written down in a special book or a video claiming they want to win a gold medal at the olympics. In this episode you will meet Ava Keenan, 13 year old mogul skier with some outstanding results already and a mindset that I believe will take her to her goal

In the latest episode of the Big Picture Skiing podcast, we dive into the world of Carv, an app that combines cutting-edge technology with ski coaching. Carve measures various aspects of your skiing, analyzes the data, and provides feedback to help you improve your technique. We explore the intriguing topic of how skiers learn and improve by hearing from the data science team, one

In the latest episode of the Big Picture Skiing podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Sasha Rearick, former head coach of the U.S. ski team. This episode stands out as one of my favorites this year because Sasha's coaching principles are simple, effective and just make sense. Sasha is very focused on constraints-based learning which you will discover more about in the in